A vascular problem?

[loonietoons]

Hi doctor, I'm not 100% sure if this is a cardiology problem (it may be neurologic), but seeing as I believe could be a vascular problem I thought I'd give it a shot...please bear with me while I go into detail about my condition;

I have had a cronic headache for 2 strait years. I have seen 3 neurologist and 2 ENT's to no avail. Had all the expected tests and MRI's.   A particular phenominon that has been present the whole time is chronic and severe turbinate swelling. No allergies or sinus blockage to be found.   Recently, I have discovered that by doing cardio-vascular exercise to the tune of a 160+ heartrate, after 5 or 10 minutes, I feel my nose open up (turbinates shrink), I can breath normally again  (wow!), and, most stunning:   MY CONSTANT HEADACHE VANISHES COMPLETELY!  (double wow!)

I have not presented this finding to my doctor yet...so I wanted to hear your take.  Based on the way I feel, I figure one of 2 things... either there is some kind of vascular problem causing both my headache and turbinate disfunction, OR, a vascular problem is causing the turbinate swelling which is pressing up against my nasal wall causing the headache sensation.  (a modified chicken or the egg question, are you with me?)

I did speak to a neuro on the phone about this, and he said that he thought that the turbinates would actually swell during exercise which is the opposite of what I reported..strange indeed.
Anyway, do you have any clue?   any at all?  Symptoms are debilitating!  Thanks for bearing with me!

[CCF-M.D.-MJM]

Hello,

I am sorry to hear about your head aches.

Unfortunately, this is not an area that cardiologist work with.  Many academic centers have headache clinics with specialists that just deal with headaches.  This might be a good place to start.

Good luck.

[Pulseman]

I had a similar problem you should see an ear, nose and throat man. I had a tubinectomy where most of the turbinates were removed. The operation was 3 years ago and I have not needed a nasal spray since. Only problem is without the turbinates you tend to not turn in your sleep as much so you may wake up stiff once in a while

[loonietoons]

Pulseman,   were you having a problem with headaches or just stuffy nose?

[Pulseman]

Primarily a stuffy nose bud headaches about 2-3 times per week. Ear,Nose and Throat doctor numbed nerve to determine if headaches were migrane or sinus. Since the operation headaches are less than one per month.

[Pulseman]

BTW I also had the stuffiness and headaches go away with aerobic activity.

[loonietoons]

which nerve did he numb...how did he do it?

[Pulseman]

Not sure which nerve, but the Doctor crammed a couple of large q-tips with some anesthetic on them far up each nostril for a few minutes.